8 of the Best Christmas Markets in the UK

We’ve rounded up a selection of some of the loveliest, brightest, most-Christmassy markets the United Kingdom has to offer. From the massive Hyde Park Winter Wonderland to the more intimate Belfast Christmas Market - there’s something for everyone - find the one closest to you and make a weekend of it!

Bath Christmas Market, Bath

Running from the 28th of November to the 15th of December, Bath Christmas Market is an award-winning chalet village jam-packed with local artisan crafters as well as music, food and warming drinks! Open 7 days a week for the duration, starting at 10am each day!

Edinburgh Christmas, Edinburgh

An absolute extravaganza happening across the city of Edinburgh, Edinburgh’s Christmas (and Hogmanay) is a feast for the senses. Beginning on November 16th and running all the way through until January 4th, 2020 there’s something for quite literally everyone - from live music to markets to Santa’s Grotto to a giant Ferris wheel! Make a weekend of it and wander through the even-more-magical-than-usual Scottish capital!

Manchester Christmas Markets, Manchester

With 8 different locations spread throughout the city, the Manchester Christmas Markets will have you occupied every weekend from now until Santa arrives! There’s a massive mix of local craft stalls, music, food and shows at each market and they open at staggered points throughout the holiday period: starting November 8th with the last one closing on January 5th!

York Christmas Festival + St. Nicholas Fair, York

Grab yourself a mulled wine, a couple of mates and get yourself to the York Christmas Festival! Kicking off on the 14th of November and running through until December 21st, festival events will be happening across the city but if it’s a market you’re after, then St. Nicholas Fair is the place to be! An award-winning speciality market, this is the perfect spot to pick up a few Christmas gifts and catch up with some mates!

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London

Opening the 21st of November and running 10am - 10pm every day until January 5th, 2020, London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will have you glad you live in the chilly Northern Hemisphere at Christmastime! The market is free to enter, with some attractions requiring tickets once you’re in the gates (we personally think the UK’s largest open-air ice rink is a must-do)! If this place doesn’t get you in a festive mood, we don’t know what will!

Bristol’s Christmas Market, Bristol

This is the only Christmas Market we’ve found that advertises heated seating and basically, you had us at hello… Not only that, but Bristol’s Christmas Market also boasts 50 individual stalls and chalets selling local arts, crafts and delectable goodies plus there’s live music, entertainment and curling on offer! Open 8th of November to 23rd of December!

Nottingham Winter Wonderland, Nottingham

From the 15th of November to the 31st of December, Nottingham goes full North Pole with their Winter Wonderland, Santa Claus-approved and equipped with an open-air ice rink, ice bar, market stalls, live entertainment, food, drink and general Christmas merriment! Running from November 15th to December 31st, this spectacular is not to be missed!

Belfast Christmas Market, Belfast

From Gluhwein to Spanish paella, the Belfast Christmas Market features 30 international stores, stalls and boutique crafters ready for you to browse their wares and maybe pick up some gorgeous bits + pieces for Christmas gifts (or for yourself)! Head along from November 16th ‘til December 22nd!

Are there any we’ve missed off our list? Let us know and we’ll add them! The more markets, the merrier!